If you prioritize portability and a higher battery life, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 is a better option, also offering strong performance for general use and creative tasks while being less expensive. On the other hand, if you need top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, and don't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop with a shorter battery life and a higher price, the MSI Titan GT77 is more suitable with its powerful processor and advanced graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
10.0/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with its own M1 Pro GPU which supports high-quality 3D rendering and has a Mini LED display for rich screen quality; however, it falls short for gaming given its less compatibility with many popular games compared to Windows-based laptops. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it a preferred option for both top-tier gaming and advanced 3D work, at the expense of less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
10.0/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is praised for its engineering and design use because it offers a powerful in-house CPU and a high-quality Mini LED screen within a highly portable form factor, which makes it suitable for professionals on the move. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 excels even more in the same arena due to its top-tier CPU, significant RAM capacity, and superior GPU, paired with an exceptional screen, but with the trade-off of considerably less portability.
Content Creation
8.4/10
9.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3/10
9.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
9.7/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MacBook Pro 14 and MSI Titan GT77 offer high-resolution displays with great brightness, making images sharp and content easy to view in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, they excel due to their wide color gamuts, providing a broad spectrum of accurate colors which is crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion, these laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates compared to models specifically tailored for such purposes, resulting in less fluid visual experiences.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,905
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
The MSI Titan GT77 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) offers a balance of portability and power with the impressive Apple M1 Pro processor, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, suitable for general use with good battery life and easy to carry. The MSI Titan GT77, while considerably powerful with its high-end Intel processor and ample RAM, is heavier with a larger screen that's also Mini LED, making it less portable but also appropriate for general use; however, its battery life is shorter, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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